Prolific Austrian-born American film composer (1888-1971) who won three Academy Awards from a total of 26 nominations. Among his best-known scores are those for King Kong, Gone With the Wind, and Casablanca. DS, thirteen pages, 8.5 x 11, June 12, 1934. Agreement between Steiner and RKO Studios by which Steiner is hired to render "his exclusive services as musical director, composer and arranger, in charge of the Corporation's music department." The document outlines the terms of his employment, including a salary of $850 per week, and the agreement that the "Corporation shall own all rights of every kind and nature whatsoever in and to all music, lyrics, scores, arrangements, adaptations and compositions written, composed, prepared, directed or suggested by the Composer during the term." Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Steiner, and countersigned by B. B. Kahane as president of RKO. In fine condition.
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